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Y246 FCY

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,525 mi
Last recorded117,525 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 FCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 98,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,214 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 81,620 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 30,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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Y246 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y246 FCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y246 FCY registered?

Y246 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y246 FCY safe to buy?

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